Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0003638) - #Faculty
- Johns Hopkins University
- Gaithersburg, Maryland
- Part Time
PDR-data visualization - PREP Research Associate
This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.
Research Title:
Dynamic data visualization for tabular data
The work will entail:
The researcher is responsible in developing a tool to visualize tabular data for datasets published in the NIST public data repository (PDR). Researcher will explore frictionless data standard. Implement this standard for tabular data in PDR. Enhance current metadata standard (NERDm) to support the tabular data as needed. This can be applied to new datasets getting generated and published under specific Critical Emerging Technologies (CETs) program. This dynamic visualization of data will help researcher explore NIST data products in real time, which will enhance user experience of current PDR.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
+ Learn and understand PDR system
+ Understand domain specific data and metadata standards
+ Use and explore AI techniques to support data visualization
Enhance the existing PDR system with these additions
Regular code updates, deliver code repo along with documentation
Attend regular meetings with NIST
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
2-3 years of relevant experience.
Familiarity with DevOps and CICD pipelines.
Familiarity with multiple programming and scripting languages.
Ability to develop prototypes of tools.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Salary: $20.5-$24.5 per hour
Please upload the following with your application:
- CV/Resume
*Please limit C.V to 3 pages only and ONLY include a valid email address for your contact info. Your resume will not be considered if the following information is included on your CV/resume.
- Self portraits
- Phone number
- Home address/Country
- Citizenship status
- Languages spoken
- Sex/Gender
Privacy Act Statement
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. 272(b) and (c)
Purpose: The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) ( which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor's degree holders, graduate students, master's degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.
PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program.
Routine Uses: NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST-1: NIST Associates.
Disclosure: Furnishing this information is voluntary. When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use of the information you submit for the purpose stated.
Job Type: Part Time
The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.
Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more:
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.
Research Title:
Dynamic data visualization for tabular data
The work will entail:
The researcher is responsible in developing a tool to visualize tabular data for datasets published in the NIST public data repository (PDR). Researcher will explore frictionless data standard. Implement this standard for tabular data in PDR. Enhance current metadata standard (NERDm) to support the tabular data as needed. This can be applied to new datasets getting generated and published under specific Critical Emerging Technologies (CETs) program. This dynamic visualization of data will help researcher explore NIST data products in real time, which will enhance user experience of current PDR.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
+ Learn and understand PDR system
+ Understand domain specific data and metadata standards
+ Use and explore AI techniques to support data visualization
Enhance the existing PDR system with these additions
Regular code updates, deliver code repo along with documentation
Attend regular meetings with NIST
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
2-3 years of relevant experience.
Familiarity with DevOps and CICD pipelines.
Familiarity with multiple programming and scripting languages.
Ability to develop prototypes of tools.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Salary: $20.5-$24.5 per hour
Please upload the following with your application:
- CV/Resume
*Please limit C.V to 3 pages only and ONLY include a valid email address for your contact info. Your resume will not be considered if the following information is included on your CV/resume.
- Self portraits
- Phone number
- Home address/Country
- Citizenship status
- Languages spoken
- Sex/Gender
Privacy Act Statement
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. 272(b) and (c)
Purpose: The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) ( which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor's degree holders, graduate students, master's degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.
PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program.
Routine Uses: NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST-1: NIST Associates.
Disclosure: Furnishing this information is voluntary. When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use of the information you submit for the purpose stated.
Job Type: Part Time
The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.
Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more:
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
Job ID: 487342725
Originally Posted on: 7/30/2025
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